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Whisper Chair now offering upscale barber services, craft cocktails in Kingwood

The Whisper Chair co-owner Guy Jeanes said the upscale barbershop opened in January and has plans to hold a grand opening event May 1. During the grand opening, Whisper Chair plans to hold a ribbon-cutting at 7 p.m. with live music and offer craft cocktails and premium cigars for purchase.

The details: The Whisper Chair is operated alongside his wife, Mitzi Jeanes, and his partner, Ryan McCullough, alongside his wife, Jaime McCullough. With an atmosphere that takes customers back in time with music from the '20s-'40s, Guy Jeanes said the business was inspired by the nonprofit Humble Whiskey Club. The nonprofit was founded by five members including Guy Jeanes in 2019 and supports various community causes.

What they offer: Per the website, Whisper Chair specializes in gentleman’s cuts, precision fades, sharp edge-ups, and expertly shaped beard and eyebrow trims. With access being reserved for members only, a speakeasy in the barbershop boasts a full bar.

 
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Thrive Fertilizing offers pet-safe, eco-conscious lawn solutions

With over 27 years of experience offering fertilization services in Kingwood through his parents’ company, Greg Bennet said he witnessed firsthand the damage traditional lawn chemicals can cause to the environment.

In 2022, Greg—along with his wife, Aimee Bennet, and their son, Jake Bennet—decided to join forces and start their own fertilizing business to offer a more holistic and environmentally friendly approach.

The details: Founded as Kingwood Fertilizing, the company rebranded to Thrive Fertilizing in January and expanded from Kingwood to serve the northeast Houston communities of Humble, Porter, New Caney and Oakhurst as well as central Houston neighborhoods including Oak Forest, Spring Branch, Bellaire, The Galleria and Memorial. 

With a focus on creating natural fertilizers from organic inputs and avoiding harmful chemicals, the Bennets said Thrive Fertilizing is dedicated to growing healthy lawns while supporting a more sustainable environment.

Quote of note: “We're taking raw materials that are from Mother Nature and putting them back into soils that people may naturally not have at their house,” Jake Bennet said.

 
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TSA PreCheck Touchless ID now available at IAH, Hobby Airport

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, or IAH, and William P. Hobby Airport, giving eligible travelers another way to move through security, according to an April 23 news release from Houston Airports.

What you need to know: The system "enhances security screening by using facial comparison technology to verify identity faster and more efficiently," the news release notes.

Enrolled travelers with participating airlines can move through dedicated lanes at Hobby Airport and at IAH TSA Checkpoints Terminal A-North, Terminal C-North and Terminal E.

More details: Passengers must meet the following requirements to be eligible for TSA Precheck Touchless ID:

  • Have TSA PreCheck
  • Have an active airline profile with a participating airline
  • Upload valid passport information to their airline profile

Eligible passengers will see a TSA PreCheck Touchless ID indicator on their mobile boarding pass.

 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Fuzzy’s Taco Dash

Pet Adoption Event

May 2, 7:30 a.m.
Kingwood

May 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Houston

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A Taste of Cy-Fair

Karbach Hot Sauce Festival

May 2, 5 p.m.
Cypress

May 3, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Houston

Learn more.

Learn more.

 
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